Challenge To Society
The Presidential Commission on Drunk Driving urges state action on a uniform drinking age, license suspensions, and education to curb alcohol-related crashes. It warns against federal coercion and cites California's mixed results, noting about 25,000 annual deaths. The panel ends its work at year end and challenges society to change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Congress
Reagan
John Volpe
California
Presidential Commission
Arrest of Augusta Mayor McIntyre on federal bribery charges
Federal authorities arrest Augusta Mayor Edward M. McIntyre along with Joseph Jones and Mary Holmes on bribery and extortion counts. An undercover agent says the mayor sought 100 000 dollars cash plus a share of business to aid riverfront property development. The case raises questions about race and politics but the mayor is presumed innocent at this stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Edward M. McIntyre
McIntyre
Joseph Jones
Mary Holmes
Thought For Today Quip on Age and Enjoyment
A Thought For Today quotes an anonymous line about aging, noting the irony that aging arrives when enjoyment is hardest. It reflects on perspective and humor in later years.
Telling Lies and Finding Truth in Faith
A letter addresses a reader’s habit of lying to feel superior. The response cites Ephesians 4 25 and argues lies harm the liar by eroding trust. It urges confession repentance and reliance on God through Jesus Christ for forgiveness strength and a life aimed at pleasing God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Graham
H.G
Jesus Christ
Christ
God
Readers praise Graniteville fire chief over parade float issue
A letter commends G V W Volunteer Fire Department chief Philip Napier for handling a parade float misunderstanding in Graniteville with professional resolve. The writer hopes for a successful 1984 parade and prays for the department’s continued service to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.V.W. Volunteer Fire Department
Graniteville
Philip Napier
G.W.V. Fire Department
Palmetto Dragway praised as safest local track
Reader responses defend Palmetto Dragway in Graniteville as the area’s best and safest facility. The letter notes 20 years as a competitor and counters claims about Hoodlums, citing SHRA sanctioning and insured status of the Jackson Drag Strip while praising industry figures like Don Garlits and Richard Petty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny Devore
Warrenville
Palmetto Dragway
Graniteville
Jackson
S.H.R.A
Don Garlits
Richard Petty
Bill Jenkins
Ronnie Sox
Don
Nightmare essay by local judge sparks debate on freedom and equality
A local judge writes an anonymous essay titled Nightmare claiming policy shifts favor minority groups and welfare programs, eroding opportunity and freedom. He argues lawyers control life, media opposes patriotism, criminals receive lenient treatment, and freedom of speech is stifled, declaring 1984 has arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Orwell
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Dennis Phillips
Congregational Holiness Church
Dr. Paskel
Aiken County
Ashley Cooper
By Ashley Cooper
Land
America
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